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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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